Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. John Carroll
A Commissioner
of the
Continental Congress
Born Jan 8, 1735,
at Upper Marlboro, Md.
Died Dec 3, 1815,
at Baltimore, Md.
"May these United States flourish in pure and undefiled religion, in morality, peace, union and liberty, and the enjoyment of their excellent constitution, so long as respect, honor and veneration shall gather around the name of Washington that is, whilst there shall be any surviving record of human events."
John Carroll.
"The Archbishop's patriotism was as decided as his piety. He loved republicanism. He had joined with heart and judgment in the Revolution and retained without abatement of confidence or favor. The cardinal principles and American sympathies upon which he acted."
Address of Robert Walsh.
Erected 1875 by Catholic Total Abstinence of America.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1735.
Location. 39° 58.948′ N, 75° 13.187′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Carroll (a few steps from this marker); John Barry (a few steps from this marker); Father Matthew (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio House (approx. ¼ mile away); Centennial and Concourse Lakes (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Centennial and Concourse Lakes (approx. ¼ mile away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sundial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
